O-2 BAH Rates in Hattiesburg, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Hattiesburg, MS is $1,521 per month with dependents and $1,374 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,087 below the national average for O-2.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-2 base pay of $6,484.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Hattiesburg is approximately $8,333.98 with dependents or $8,186.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Hattiesburg vs National Average

	Hattiesburg	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,521	$2,608	−$1,087
Without Dependents	$1,374	$2,243	−$869

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Hattiesburg

Here is how O-2 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Hattiesburg:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$1,521	$1,374
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,333.98	$8,186.98

Base pay shown for 4 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Other Ranks in Hattiesburg

• E-3 — $1,317/mo
• E-4 — $1,317/mo
• E-5 — $1,395/mo
• E-6 — $1,524/mo
• E-7 — $1,644/mo
• O-1 — $1,419/mo
• O-3 — $1,866/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-2 in Hattiesburg?

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Hattiesburg is $1,521/mo with dependents and $1,374/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-2 in Hattiesburg?

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Hattiesburg earns approximately $8,333.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $1,521 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,186.98/mo.

Is Hattiesburg BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Hattiesburg is $1,087 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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